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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Elena: covering what insurance won't
Elena needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Los Angeles Community Hospital and the family is $7,200 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Elena was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Los Angeles Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,200 short.
my mother has been in and out of Los Angeles Community Hospital since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Elena struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Elena won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $7,200 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,800
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,900
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $270
• Post-operative medication: $380
• Physiotherapy sessions: $460
• Travel and lodging for the family: $390
With deep gratitude,
Ramón
- due date
- 2026-11-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. God bless
Hope things get better soon, Ramón. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Kassel but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Sending love, Ramón. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
You're not alone, Ramón. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Ciudad de México but we're thinking of you. Love from Ciudad de México.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Pasig this morning. Thinking of Los Angeles.